Daily Email: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016

DEVOTION:  Malachi 4 (ESV)

The Great Day of the Lord

4 "For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. ² But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. ³ And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts.

⁴ "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules^[b] that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.

⁵ "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. ⁶ And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction."

Depending on your political affiliation, some might think that God is talking about today, election day, in the passage above.  Believe me, it'd be great if it was, then we wouldn't have to worry about these things anymore. 

No, what God, through Malachi, is talking about in the passage above is Judgment Day.  It is not a day that is going to be brought about by man.  It isn't even dependent on man's actions.  This is God's day. 

When we pray, "Thy kingdom come", that's what we are praying for.  We are praying for Him to destroy all evil and re-establish his throne forever!  We are praying that he comes to judge the living and the dead.  We are praying that we will finally see him face to face and live forever with him. 

I urge you to pray for our nation today as you go to the polls and elect your candidates and vote on the amendments.  Pray that those who have turned away from the Lord will turn back to him, repent, and be saved.  Pray that all Christians everywhere will be zealous for the proclamation of the Gospel and that we will do what the Lord Jesus commanded us to do, love, forgive, and make disciples.  Most of all pray, "Thy kingdom come!"

Let us pray:  Lord, Thy kingdom come in our nation, our world, in my home, my church, and my heart.  Amen.

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 CALENDAR

Tues- ELECTION DAY, No preschool; trustees meeting 7pm

Wed- Choir 7pm
Thurs- Karate 5:30-7:30
Sat- Noon-5pm basement reserved; Worship 5pm
Sun- Worship 8:30; Sunday school 9:45; Chapel 11; Elders meeting
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WORSHIP WORKERS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:  
Acolyte- 8:30- Addie Hoelscher  11- Savannah Masters

Ushers- Alan Hofeldt, Tim Linke, Rich Talbert, Don Turnure

Altar-  Set up- Jodi Baldwin; Clean Up: Wanda Turnure

Elders-  Sat- Randy Fischer; 8:30- John Hachtel ; 11- Jim Rahn
 
Greeters-   8:30- Don Nolte;  11- Joan Sexton 

Lay Readers- Sat- Marcia Sevier 8:30- Tim Linke; 11- Jim Rahn

Piano- Kathy Barrow

Organist- Rachel Fisher

Projectionists: Sat- Toni Mauch; Sun- Terry McKenzie
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YESTERDAY'S  QUIZ: 

Where is/was the Perean province?

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NEWS!!!! 

UPDATE ON THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR THOSE IN NEED

So far there are 2 families signed up totaling 8 people to attend the meal.  Hopefully there will be a few more.

We have plenty of food, but we will need volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up!  Call Kathy Fischer at 636-278-0224

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WILL BE TUESDAY, DEC. 5 AT NOON AT DENNYS

Sign up sheet is on the counter in the narthex, or you can call the church office at 456-2888

Bring a "White Elephant" gift.

All women of the congregation are invited.

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SHOE COLLECTION

Our high school is collecting new or slightly used shoes to raise money for those in need in Warren County through the "Care to Learn" Program.  Bring your slightly used and new shoes to church! 

 

DON'T BRING WORN OUT OR OLD SHOES!!

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OUR BELL CHOIR IS BEING RESURRECTED FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS!!

They need ringers!!!!  If you're interested please contact Alan Hofeldt at 456-3070

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RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE FOR SALE FROM THE LADIES AID ON THE COUNTER IN THE BASEMENT FELLOWSHIP HALL

Prices are marked on the bottom of the box.  You may purchase them from any Ladies Aid member or from the office.

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OPERATION BACKPACK ITEMS COLLECTED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS AND INSTANT OATMEAL

Any size can, and any kind of vegetable is appreciated.    Place them in the receptacle marked "Backpack Blessings" in the narthex.

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SCRIP ORDERS ARE ALWAYS PLACED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

You can place your orders anytime before that!  Order forms are on the counter in the narthex or you can get them in Marilyn's office.  If you want another retailer on the list let Marilyn know!

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AGAPE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!!

Any nonperishable food items, diapers, toiletries, etc.!!

 

Perishable food items can be taken directly to Agape at 713 Powell St. in Warrenton.  Call 456-4645 to find out when they're open or for more info.

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QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 EACH OR 6 for $5!!

Call the church office to reserve them or come by and purchase them!  The quilt will be awarded on November 5 at 2pm at the Ladies Aid Vendor Fair and Luncheon!!

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YOUR KROGER CARD CAN EARN MONEY FOR LITTLE LAMBS

Go to www.kroger.com/communityawards and register your card today!!

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GENERAL PRAYER

For LEW FELDKAMP as he recovers from heart valve replacement surgery. He is at home.

For PAT GERDING, Vickie McRae's brother in law, who is paralyzed, but is recovering at a nursing home.

 

For NORM BELINSKY, a friend of Jim and Vickie McRae, who is on hospice care and is nearing the end of his life.

 

For LOIS BOEGER'S MOM, who has been placed on hospice care due to cancer.  She is at home.

 

For DENNIS PERREY, who is recovering at home from a very serious tractor and brush hog accident.  He has 6 broken ribs, both lungs were punctured and, 2 vertebrae were cracked.